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AD57 GXR

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,923 mi
Last recorded78,923 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 GXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 78,923 miles

General corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has nail in 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 78,921 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has nail in 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 76,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 72,296 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 72,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 69,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2021 66,010 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering column lower (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 62,909 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 62,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 59,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 59,680 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 56,609 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 56,608 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front tires are perrished

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,099 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 46,532 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 40,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 34,582 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 27,452 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 22,386 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,242 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AD57 GXR is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD57 GXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD57 GXR registered?

AD57 GXR is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is AD57 GXR safe to buy?

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